“AMERICA’S FAVOURITE SON”
By Friedrich Gomez
Famed American humorist, Will Rogers, often quipped: “I never had my Americanism doubted before. My mother and my father both were part Cherokee Indian. Of course my people didn’t come over on the Mayflower – but they were there to meet the folks when they landed.”
Most everyone knows that vaudeville star, radio pioneer, newspaper columnist, and one of America’s top movies stars, Will Rogers, was of Native American extraction.
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On that fact, alone, there is nothing new under the sun.
But, few know that a myth-buster would have his hands full in clearing away unnecessary cobwebs of misinformation concerning the real Will Rogers.
EXPLODING A MYTH.
Will Rogers (1879-1935), known as “Oklahoma’s Favorite Son,” was never a “rags-to-riches” story – although his life has often been, erroneously, reported that way by numerous newspapers, magazines,
and television documentaries, all of which have played fast-and-loose with the facts. Nevertheless, the Horatio Alger approach is irresistibly romantic at the expense of actual truth.
Despite reports to the contrary, Will Rogers was born to a wealthy and upscale Cherokee family at The Dog Iron Ranch, just 30 minutes from Oologah in Indian territory. “Oologah” is Cherokee for “dark cloud.” Amusingly, Will Rogers said he always told folks he was “from Claremore because no one but an Indian could pronounce Oologah.”
NATIVE AMERICAN ROOTS.
Although Will Rogers was only part Native American on both his parents’ side, he steadfastly identified with the Cherokee, as did his parents before him. He often said to great laughter, “I have Indian blood in me. I have just enough white blood for you to question my honesty.”
OKLAHOMA’S FAVORITE SON.
Known as “Oklahoma’s Favorite Son,” Will Rogers’ fame during his lifetime made him one of the most
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beloved individuals in American history, to the point of becoming, in essence, “America’s Favorite Son,” a mantle which he humbly, but proudly, wore like an emperor’s crown. However, Will Rogers always cautioned against anyone, including himself, from acquiring a boastful ego. He always remained humble, and self-effacing. He was fond of saying: “If you get to thinking you’re a person of influence, try ordering somebody else’s dog around.”
THE COWBOY PHILOSOPHER.
He answered to many affectionate American nicknames, such as the “Cowboy Philosopher,” wherein he would appear on stage dressed in simple western garb, widely chewing gum and skillfully using his rope like a lasso, all the while spinning yarns about life, homespun values, and the murky waters of politics. His remarks kept the field of play level, never allowing politicians to think themselves above the rest of the population. His political remarks were funny but they also served to deflate the egos of overly-pompous politicos and, by so doing, he elevated the common citizen in the process: “A senator got up today and called his fellow senators sons of wild jackasses. Now, if you think the
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senators were hot, imagine how the jackasses felt.”
And yet, Will Rogers, the Cowboy Philosopher, never spared the rod on himself: “When I first started out to write and misspelled a few words, people said I was plain ignorant. But when I got all the words wrong, they declared I was a humorist.”
“THE VOICE OF EVERYMAN.”
Will Rogers had his finger on the pulse of Americans everywhere and often said out loud what they often felt deep inside. For the average citizen who harboured feelings of helplessness and suspicion regarding Big Government, Rogers handed them a club to swing: “This country has gotten where it is in spite of politics, not by the aid of it. That we have carried as much political bunk as we have and still survived shows we are a super nation.”
By so doing, Will Rogers became a voice for every American who, otherwise, felt helpless in making known their frustrations and anger towards politicians, in general. As one historian phrased it, Will Rogers became “The Voice of Everyman” – a voice for the average citizen who strongly identified with his simple but honest viewpoints, unfiltered and uncensored.
He became a virtual mirror in
which 127 million Americans could glimpse themselves: their aches, their pains, their hopes, their dreams, their need to seek refuge in laughter.
Will Rogers seemed never to disappoint.
Rogers’ biting satirical wit was a dual-edged sword which could cause an entire nation of people to seriously pause and reflect upon themselves, then, as with any good therapy, still laugh out loud during the process: “Live in such a way that you wouldn’t be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip.”
He possessed the diplomatic magic to make his audiences, simultaneously, turn inwardly in soul-searching reflection, and then laugh – all within the same sentence.
For example, on the highly sensitive subject of religious beliefs, he said what many truly felt:
“Spiritually, it’s important to forgive those who hurt you, but you don’t have to hang out with them.”
On political frustrations: “Have you noticed that no matter who we elect, he is just as bad as the one he replaces?”
On success in life: “If you want to be successful it’s just this simple:
Anyone else notice the older you get, the tighter companies are putting the lids on jars!
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So two Muslims walk into a bar and yep, you guessed it, they get stoned.
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I bet the Presidential Seal gets to eat all the fish he wants.
Know what you’re doing. Love what you’re doing. Believe in what you’re doing.”
On soothing the American ego’s feeling of detachment, ignorance, and alienation from sophisticated politics he wisely, but humorously, counseled: “Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.”
Will Rogers openly identified with simple, but proud, American values. He connected powerfully with common grassroots America, reflecting the noble frontier underpinnings prior to modernization: “A man who don’t love his horse, there is something the matter with him.”
On truth behind the curtain of diplomacy: “Diplomacy is the art of saying ‘Nice doggie’ until you can find a rock.”
On the scandalous mess by Big Government: “If stupidity got us into this mess, then why can’t it get us out?”
Will Rogers was a “mixed bag’ in which everyone could find something to treasure. As The New York Times wrote: “Most important of all, he had the knack of translating
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EXAMPLES OF UNCLEAR WRITING, SENTENCES TAKEN FROM ACTUAL LETTERS RECEIVED BY A LOCAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT TO APPLICATIONS FOR SUPPORT...
I am forwarding my marriage certificate and six children. I have seven, but one which was baptised on a half sheet of paper.
Mrs. Jones has not had any clothes for a year and has been visited by
the clergy regularly.
I cannot get sick pay. I have six children. Can you tell me why?
I am glad to report that my husband who was missing is dead.
This is my ninth child. What are you going to do about it?
Chuckles
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into trenchant phrases the inchoate thoughts of masses of ‘average’ Americans.”
One of his most enduring comedic quips remains a modern classic among politicians today on Capitol Hill – an “insider’s” joke – which never fails to register amusement, regardless how often it is told: “The man with the best job in the country is the vice-president. All he has to do is get up every morning and say, ‘How is the president?’”
HIS DEATH TRAUMATISES A NATION.
Few human beings were so lovingly clasped to the bosom of Americans as was Will Rogers.
Simply put, Will Rogers became one of the most loved individuals in the entire sweep of American history. It is virtually impossible for today’s generation to truly comprehend the impact he had in the era he occupied.
Certainly, there were other famous Americans who were deeply loved but, realistically speaking, not by all people, creeds, and backgrounds. Will Rogers was an anomaly who cut a Paul Bunyanwide swath; a seemingly mythical persona whose giant stride of popularity and acceptance effortlessly crossed all demographics. He was the needle who popped the balloon of pomposity; the court jester who danced with great immunity in pointing out that the emperor was, indeed, without clothes; the Biblical David who slew Big Government with arrows of ridicule; the People’s Champion who, in many ways, set the common folk free -to freely laugh at political giants; dare to chastise hypocrisy; and truly realise that politicians can be fired at the polls.
When Will Rogers perished in a plane crash on 15 August 1935, an entire nation of Americans were instantly plunged into deep, dark mourning. Many wept openly in the streets.
A part of “Everyman” had just died.
Newspaper headlines proclaimed: “A NATION MOURNS,” and historians stated it as: “The greatest outpouring of genuine affection since Lincoln passed away.”
NBC and CBS radio went completely off the air for over half-anhour in mourning his loss.
Theatres across our Great Land darkened their big screens in a most rare tribute to his death.
Stunned audiences across the United States sat and wept in darkened movie houses as the silver screen remained dark for over 30 minutes in a gesture of mourning; strangers often hugging strangers as if a common family member had just passed.
Will Rogers was no ordinary man. His celebrity never set him apart from everyone else. He grew like a second skin; became a part of America’s lifestyle; and rose like the sunrise to greet them in their daily lives: over 40 million people (almost 1/3 of America’s total population at the time), woke up to read his “Daily Telegrams,” published by The New York Times, which in turn were syndicated to even hundreds of other newspapers throughout America, and even north to Canada.
There was no legitimate meter to gauge America’s love affair with Will Rogers. As the year of his death in 1935 was drawing to a close, people north to south, east to west, were reported by the print media as: “Still mourning the loss of their satirical voice, humorist Will Rogers.”
Yes, there were politicians of renown, and Hollywood movie stars of the time, and certainly no shortage of glittering VIPs – but none truly belonged to the “average American” as did Will Rogers. Unpretentious, unsophisticated, he was essentially a simple country bumpkin, a rural rube, who found his way to success – but without the artificial trappings of the rich and famous.
He genuinely, without pretense, belonged to the masses, and they to him.
Prior to his death, his weekly radio broadcast (one of the first humorous political shows) became the most listened programme in the United States on Sunday evenings, by 1935. He was, simultaneously, America’s most popular radio personality, newspaper columnist, and the second-highest grossing movie star, shaded only by Shirley Temple. (Note: “Oklahoma’s Favorite Son” had made 71 movies, 50 silent films, and 21 “talkies.”)
HIS LEGACY REFUSES TO DIE.
He was born 145 years ago. He died almost 90 years ago, today. Yet, America refuses to relinquish its loving embrace for its “Cowboy Philosopher.”
Today, in Oklahoma alone, 13 public schools are named after him. The Boy Scouts of America honoured him with the “Will Rog-
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A Lifelong Learning Group
Meetings will be held in person at the MiraCosta College, Oceanside Campus, at 1:00 pm in the Classroom 5313 in the Kinesiology Building 5300 (park in Lot 5A, next to the new gymnasium) and by the Internet Application ZOOM.
sept 20 1:00 The Honolulu Madam: A Local Lady? Kristi Hawthorne
Kristi Hawthorne returns to tell the true, amazing and scandalous story of Oceanside native Thelma Lawrence. She lived into her 80s and left a trail of husbands and nightclubs. You’ll enjoy this!
sept 20 2:30 Who Wrote Shakespeare? Professor Emeritus Robert Mayberry
Cal State Univ, Channel Islands Professor Mayberry will discuss the controversies surrounding the Shakespeare Authorship Question—whether or not William Shakespeare of Stratford wrote the plays credited to him.
sept 27 1:00 To Be Announced
sept. 27 2:30 To Be Announced
To join a Zoom meeting, LIFE must have your email address in order for you to receive the invite link. Meetings will start at 12:45 pm (you can join 15 minutes earlier) and the speaker will start at 1:00 pm.
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Writers’ Workshop September 28 • 1pm to 3pm
Cherie Kephart will be leading a writers’ workshop at the Vista Library on Saturday, September 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
You are invited to embark on a journey inward where you’ll unravel the essence of who you are as a writer. In this workshop, we’ll dive into powerful, easy-to-apply concepts and uncover valuable insights with inspired and playful practices. Lively, interactive, and edifying, the workshop will renew your passion, bolster your courage, and empower you to write from your most enlivened, creative, and authentic self.
Cherie Kephart is a writing facilitator, developmental editor, and award-winning author. She is best known for her inspiring memoir, A Few Minor Adjustments. Her other publications include two companion books to the memoir, as well as essays, short stories, and poems in various literary journals and anthologies. Cherie is also a staff workshop facilitator at many writers’ conferences and retreats and is a two-time winner of the San Diego Memoir Showcase.
Registration is free and required as space is limited.
Visit the direct link https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/ events/66a5697613b83aeedf18c766 for registration.
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Community Education series
Join us for the last 3 sessions on the 3rd Monday of each month (10:00am to noon) october 21 - Grief and Loss November 18 - New Topic Introduction
Presented by Hospice of the North Coast and the Senior Service Council of Escondido
Free to attend at 728 North Broadway, Escondido – Oak Room
Please register for each session by phone 760-480-0611 or at https:// bit.ly/3xr4MQG
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Fatal Traffic Collision
On September 10th, at 12:37 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to the 2200 block of Las Palmas Drive due to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
Upon arrival, officers found that a Volkswagen Jetta had collided into three cars and a pedestrian who had just exited their car. The pedestrian, a 23-year-old female from San Diego, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Per a witness, the Volkswagen was traveling eastbound on Las Palmas Drive at a high rate of speed prior to the collision.
The driver of the Volkswagen, identified as 26-year-old Jose Manuel Zambrano Cruz from Carlsbad, fled the scene after the collision. He was later located in
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About Town
It was the dogs. The dogs are what got me.
A few years ago we visited the 9/11 Memorial Museum, and we saw a lot. Twisted steel girders. Babyfaced portraits of the deceased. Mutilated emergency vehicles.
But it was the dogs that wrecked me. The dog exhibit is pretty small. Located in the far corner of the museum, with photographs of search and rescue dogs.
You see dogs nosing through rubble, wearing safety harnesses. You see them in their prime. They’re all deceased now. But they were spectacular.
There was Riley. Golden retriever. He was trained to find living people. But, he didn’t find any. Instead, he
the 6600 block of El Camino Real and placed under arrest for the following charges: Felony Hit and Run, DUI Causing Injury or Death and Vehicular Manslaughter. Zambrano Cruz was booked into the Vista Detention Facility.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The cause of the collision remains under investigation, with alcohol suspected to be a contributing factor.
The Carlsbad Police Department is seeking additional witnesses to the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Traffic Accident Investigator Corporal Matt Bowen.
For more information Matt Bowen, Traffic Accident Investigator, 442-339-2282 or matt. bowen@carlsbadca.gov
san marcos To repair Twin Oaks Valley Rd.
Beginning Monday, September 16, the City of San Marcos will start roadway repairs on Twin Oaks Valley Road between Del Roy Drive and Sycamore Drive, and North Twin Oaks Valley Road to the county line near Deer Springs Road. Work is anticipated through mid-November, pending weather conditions. Working hours include Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as weekend work occurring Saturday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept.22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Roadway repairs for this project are being funded through local funds and the SB-1 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 by Caltrans.
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recovered the remains of firefighters. Riley kept searching for a live survivor, but found none. Riley’s morale tanked.
“I tried my best to tell Riley he was doing his job,” said his handler. “He had no way to know that when firefighters and police officers came over to hug him, and for a split second you can see them crack a smile—that Riley was succeeding at doing an altogether different job. He provided comfort. Or maybe he did know.”
There was Coby and Guiness. Black and yellow Labs. From California. Surfer dogs. They found dozens of human remains.
And Abigail. Golden Lab. Happy. Energetic. Committed. Big fan of bacon.
Sage. A border collie. Cheerful. Endless energy. Her first mission was searching the Pentagon wreck-
age after the attacks. She recovered the body of the terrorist who piloted American Airlines Flight 77.
Jenner. Black Lab. At age 9, he was one of the oldest dogs on the scene. Jenner’s handler, Ann Wichmann, remembers:
“It was 12 to 15 stories high of rubble and twisted steel. My first thought was, ‘I can’t send Jenner into that…’ At one point, [Jenner] disappeared down a hole under the rubble and I was like, ‘Ugggggh!’
Such a heart-stopping moment...”
Trakr. German Shepherd. Tireless worker. Worked until he couldn’t stand up anymore. Trakr found Genelle Guzman-McMillan, who was trapped for 27 hours among the debris. Genelle was as good as dead, until the cold nose poked through the mangled steel.
Apollo. German shepherd. An NYPD police dog. Coal-black
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muzzle. Liquid eyes. The first dog on the scene, only 15 minutes after the attacks. Apollo worked 18-hour days. Once, he was nearly killed in a fire during his search. But Apollo had been drenched in water and he was quick on his feet. No injuries.
Jake. Labrador. As a puppy, Jake was found on the side of the road in Dallas. Abandoned. Left for dead. Like trash. He had a dislocated hip and a broken leg. They made him a rescue dog.
Jake worked until his body threatened to collapse from exhaustion. After his shifts, local New York merchants saw his rescue-dog vest and treated him to free steak dinners in upscale Manhattan restaurants.
And, of course, there was Bretagne. Golden Retriever. Easygoing. Dutiful. Obsessed with food. Her owner and trainer, Denise Corliss, a firefighter from Harris County, Texas, brought Bretagne to Ground Zero while the rubble was still hot.
Bretagne went straight to work. She worked for 10 days solid. Ten agonizing days. Bretagne never quit. She napped onsite.
Denise recalls: “...There are images of Bretagne going to where she was directed to search, into the unknown, the chaotic environment. But even then, she knew who needed the comfort of a dog, and which firefighter needed to hold her close and stroke her fur.”
After 9/11, Bretagne also helped recovery efforts during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and Ivan. She retired at age 9.
Guest Commentary by Sean Dietrich
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ers Council” and the “Will Rogers Scout,” both paying homage to his name.
The “Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun” is the official title of the 80foot high observation tower on Cheyenne Mountain, just west of Colorado Springs.
Today, there is a “Will Rogers State Historic Park” in Pacific Palisades, California. It lies in the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles. Its description says, “By the mid-1930s, Will Rogers was one of the most popular and highest paid actors in Hollywood and ‘America’s Most Beloved Citizen.’” The ranch section of the park became the place where Will Rogers and his family and friends could relax, and enjoy his favourite pastimes of riding and roping.
Several schools in California, far from where he was born, have been named after him. And little school children are quick to tell you all about “Will Rogers, the
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Old age finally overtook her, she had a hard time using stairs, so Denise installed an above-ground pool to keep Bretagne’s joints limber.
In retirement, Bretagne became a reading dog at a local elementary school. First graders, too shy to read aloud, would read to a whitefaced, elderly retriever who looked them in the eyes and smiled.
Bretagne visited students with special needs. She visited students with autism. She visited everyone.
She suffered kidney failure at age 16. She was put to sleep on June 7, 2016, and became the last of the 9/11 rescue dogs to end her earthly career.
Bretagne hobbled into the Cypress, Texas, animal hospital, one sunny Monday, only to discover the sidewalks and hallways were lined with firefighters, first responders, and rescue workers who saluted her.
Her remains were later escorted from the hospital, draped in an American flag.
We do not deserve dogs.
famous cowboy!” from their elementary school history lessons. A newer generation of children are rediscovering him with renewed excitement! Large, over-sized crayon lettering and caricatures of him adorn their precious pictures –treasures they carry home to their parents who, in turn, gasp and applaud their progeny with loving encouragement.
There is a small park at Sunset Boulevard and Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills that has been named after him. People often sit there, together, feeding pigeons or discussing world affairs, some with children playing in the distance –all of whom can proudly tell you who Will Rogers was. After all, with their favourite park named after him, well, it’s hard to forget his name. As one small child uttered enthusiastically: “My teacher said he was a great man who made us laugh with true story-telling. His name was Will Rogers!”
And in further gestures to help keep alive his memory for the American people, a beach in Pacific Palisades, California, was
points. She was better prepared . . . made her points, and managed to rattle Trump.
Trump, typically, was blustery, got sidetracked on issues and did not address policy issues thoroughly and did not challenge Harris on her positions/solutions/recommendations on immigration, the border crisis, the economy.
Harris was better prepared and was the more impressive of the two debaters. I don’t think Trump was as well prepared and likely did not listen to his advisors as to sticking to key debate issues and points.
Right now I think Trump is the more likely winner come election night . . . but if a conservative government is wanted and need (which I think it is . . .) then he needs to learn to restrain himself and stick to the issues.
Otherwise, we’re gonna wind up
named after him. The mere mention of Will Rogers starts an animated discussion among beachgoers as to their favourite Rogers’ quote. On a recent survey, high on the list is this popular Will Rogers chestnut, “You never get a second chance to make a first good impression.” According to another public poll, this one rates high with senior citizens: “Eventually you reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.”
(Compiled by the California State Park Services, via the resident Will Rogers historian.)
On 4 November 1948, the United States Post Office commissioned a Will Rogers 3-cent stamp.
Then, in 1979, the U.S. Postal Service, by popular demand, issued yet another stamp, this time a 15cent of Will Rogers, again on the “Performing Arts” stamp series.
And, believe it or not, even the United States military got involved when the U.S. Navy was determined to keep Will Rogers’
with another Liberal government.
We have that in California and it’s a terrible way to live.
Remembering
About 45 years ago my then-wife, Mary, and I “adopted” two Mexican kids. The youngest, Miguel, was, maybe 14 or 15 years old. The older of the two, Juan Manuel, was, maybe 20. They had crossed the border and were seeking to learn English, to make a living, and to be happy.
We made a home for them in our garage . . beds, furniture, dining table, all the comforts of home. They wanted to learn English so we booked them in an Adult Education class which they attended religiously.
I remember one Christmas season when Miguel and Juan Manuel called us together in our living
legacy alive when it officially commissioned and named its ballistic missile submarine, the USS Will Rogers, after the popular humourist. She was the only ship in the United States Navy to carry Will Rogers’ name.
When I was in the U.S. Navy stationed in Norfolk, Virginia awaiting our orders for deployment overseas, our favourite Will Rogers’ quote on the barracks wall was, “Everything is funny, as long as it’s happening to somebody else.”
Trust me, in the military regime, that is perhaps more funny than in civilian life.
And while on liberty in Hong Kong, my shipmates and I laughed out loud when we spotted a university student from England wearing a shirt with a Will Rogers quote upon it: “A fanatic is always
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room. They wanted to serenade us. They sang, “Silver Bells.” Heavily accented English . . but English. And their eyes lit up with pride in their accomplishment. They were serenading us. In English!
My eyes were also affected. I found tears welling up and a tightness in my chest . . due to the same emotion. Pride. In our “kids.”
Time went by.
The boys returned home to La Mision, Baja Mexico . . about 40 miles south of the San Diego/Mexico border. Miguel met Maria, they married, and came back to the US. Miguel and Maria lived with us throughout her pregnancy.
Juan Manuel stayed in La Mision.
Maria delivered a son, Aaron. AarMan About Town continued on page 12
I’m not a big fan of Kamala Harris - but I think she won the debate on
Water for The future
San Diego County has made great strides to safeguard itself against California’s recurring drought cycle. For example, in 1991, 95% of our water was imported by the Metropolitan Water District (MWD). By 2023, only 14% of our water was imported by the MWD. Diversification efforts included building the Claude “Bud” Lewis Desalination plant in Carlsbad, increased conservation, an agreement to import water from the Imperial Irrigation District, and other measures. By 2045, it’s projected that only 8% of our water will be imported by the MWD.
But it’s a different story statewide. Most of our largest dams and reservoirs were built between 1945 and 1968, when our population was less than half its current size. Voter approval of a $7.5 billion water bond in 2014 has resulted in few, if any new projects. For more than 50 years, California has failed to make necessary investments in water infrastructure.
My caucus and I strongly support efforts to increase water storage and conveyance capacity, to expand water recycling, and increase use of desalination. That’s why we were happy to support SB 366 (Senator Anna Caballero D - Merced), which passed this session and is awaiting
the Governor’s signature. The bill updates requirements for the 2033 California Water Plan, with the goal of generating an additional 9 million acre-feet by 2040 and establishing a long term plan through consultation with interested stakeholders. These include agriculture, local governments, rural water suppliers and tribes. Other legislation discussed this year involving flood prevention, groundwater recharge and safeguards for downstream water rights holders will have to wait until next session begins December 2nd.
Many can remember the 14-year struggle to build the desalination plant in Carlsbad. The Sites Reservoir in Northern California is another example of bureaucratic delays. The project was first proposed in the 1950s, and is projected to begin operations in 2033. Building new water projects should not take over 70 years!
Reliable and affordable water is essential for California’s future. There’s a lot more work to do.
Assemblymember Marie Waldron, RValley Center, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the cities of Poway, Santee, portions of the City of San Diego, and most of rural eastern and northern San Diego County.
5th District Supervisor Jim Desmond
addressing battery storage facility risks in san diego County
Earlier this week, the Board of Supervisors was faced with critical decisions on how to handle the growing concerns around battery storage facilities across the County. Battery storage is becoming a significant issue in San Diego County, especially in North County.
We’ve seen three significant fires across the County at different facilities in the past year alone. Just last week, a fire at a battery storage facility in Escondido burned for multiple days, and last year, a fire at a large warehouse in East Otay Mesa raged for over two weeks. In Valley Center, another facility caught fire just last September.
While I appreciate some of the measures the Board took to address these incidents, including the implementation of more extensive fire suppression technical reports and the requirement for a fire protection engineer’s study on fire safety design, these steps alone fall short of what we need.
Without a moratorium on new battery storage facilities, especially in large warehouses where fires are difficult to extinguish, we’re not taking sufficient ac-
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tion to protect our communities. I could not support the approved measures because they do not stop the approval of new facilities until we have better planning and zoning standards, as well as fire suppression and detection technologies in place. We cannot afford to allow new applications to proceed while these risks remain unresolved.
The battery storage industry must prioritize safety and compatibility with communities before any more of these facilities are sited near neighborhoods, schools, or environmentally sensitive areas. The toxic smoke and fumes generated by these fires pose a hazard to both public health and the environment, and we need to act decisively to prevent future incidents.
My commitment remains to the safety of our communities, and I will continue to push for more robust measures to address this growing concern.
San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond, 1600 Pacific Highway, #335, San Diego, CA 92101, United States http:// www.supervisorjimdesmond.com/
i returned my iPhone, but amazon is charging me for it. is that fair?
Q: I recently bought an iPhone 11 through a third-party seller on Amazon. I returned the phone via UPS, and I have a receipt that verifies the package was delivered.
The seller claims it received an empty box. I’ve shown the seller my receipt, which says there was a phone in the box. The third-party seller keeps asking Amazon to intervene. But Amazon says they are unable to take further action, so my request keeps getting tossed back and forth.
Can you help me get my $319 back? -- Leah Davidson, Sunnyvale, Calif.
A: Amazon should have refunded your $319, even if you were dealing with a third-party seller. How do I know that? It says it right here, in Amazon’s A-to-z guarantee.
Specifically, Amazon says you can
get a refund if your returned item, sent with a label provided by the seller, is lost. I’m surprised Amazon didn’t immediately take responsibility for your iPhone.
Instead, it looks like the seller ultimately didn’t accept your return when it received your box, claiming the package was empty. But you had written evidence from UPS showing it weighed over a half pound when it was delivered. As I understand it, the correct procedure would be for the seller to file a claim with UPS rather than to recharge you.
Your case is a little unusual. A few months after your attempted return, Amazon says your credit card covered the loss -- except the card paid the third party, not you. I didn’t even know a card could do that, and I’m going to have to look into that maneuver. It’s new to me.
So the reseller was made whole, but you were still out $319. It looks like Amazon’s records showed that it had already refunded you and didn’t recharge you for the phone. But your bank says Amazon recharged you, so it was a matter of connecting your credit card with Amazon and the third party to clear up the matter.
A brief, polite email to one of Amazon’s executive contacts should have fixed this. But alas, it did not. Amazon kept bouncing you to a lower level of customer support. It looks like the representatives you dealt with didn’t have a clear understanding of your problem or how to fix it.
Like other big companies, Amazon relies on artificial intelligence to handle some of its customer service functions. As I reviewed your case, it seems AI might have handled -- or maybe it’s more accurate
to say, mishandled -- your refund issue. It’s always helpful to have a set of human eyes on a tricky refund case like this, so I hope Amazon can fine-tune its processes to ensure this doesn’t happen again.
No question about it, this case needed a person who could look at all of your correspondence with Amazon at every level and with the third-party seller. So I contacted Amazon on your behalf.
Amazon reviewed your case and gave you a full refund but did not explain what went wrong. Perhaps they outsourced the explanation to an AI.
Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy (https://elliottadvocacy.org), a nonprofit organization that helps consumers solve their problems. Email him at chris@elliott.org or get help by contacting him at https://elliottadvocacy.org/help/
By Tom Morrow
We often hear the phrase “that was back in the ‘golden age’ (of whatever you want to discuss – television, movies, lifestyle, politics, cars). Probably the most discussed “golden age’ has to do with communication – and, depending upon your age, that can take in a wide variety of subjects -- magazines, newspapers, television, and radio. Remember “Collier’s,” “Saturday Evening Post,” “Life,” or “Look” magazines? No? Then you hadn’t made your arrival here on earth until after the 1950s. Among many others, these were popular weekly publications that were the ‘People” magazines of their day. News magazines such as “Time” and “U.S. News & World Report” were in their heyday by mid-century. “Life,” for example, began publishing in 1937, but ended its weekly press run in 1971. It was among the top weekly photo publications.
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The ‘golden age’ depends upon Your age
One could say the late 19th century to the first half of the 20th century was the golden age of newspapers. Every major city in America at one time had at least two daily newspapers … some had three. New York City had seven. Today overseas cities such as London, Paris, Melbourne, Sydney, and Berlin each have more than four. Most of those cities sell their newspaper via street vendors. Door-to-door delivery seems to be an American thing. Today, New York City is down to three dailies from seven. San Diego’s six dailies, “The Evening Tribune,” “The Union,” “BladeCitizen,” “Times Advocate,” “Vis-
ta Press,” “North County Times,” and the “Daily Transcript” have dwindled to just one for the entire San Diego County.
Radio’s golden age began in the late twenties and lasted little more than two decades (1930s through the 1940s). Many future TV star performers, sit-com and drama formats were developed during this period. But anyone born after 1950 would probably not have experienced the comedy, drama, quiz shows, and much more wonderful programming given birth during that period. Many of us rushed home from school to listen in on
our radios to “The Lone Ranger,” “Sky King,” “Sergeant Preston of the Yukon,” and “Straight Arrow.” Mysteries and dramas such as “The Shadow,” and “Nick Carter, Private Eye,” “Johnny Dollar” “Gangbusters” “Intersanctum,” and “Lux Radio Theater.” Nighttime radio broadcasting had millions of listeners tuning in to listen to comedies such as “Fibber McGee & Molly,” “The Life of Riley,” “Bob Hope, “Jack Benny, “George Burns & Gracie Allen,” “The Great Gildersleeve” -- all made us laugh.
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if you reserve an extra seat on united airlines, don’t forget to do
Q: I booked three nonrefundable airline tickets for my wife and me on United Airlines to fly from Orlando to Rome. United resold the middle seat between us on three of the five flights.
I asked for a refund, but United is telling me I can’t get my money back since I purchased nonrefundable tickets.
But how can they resell the seats I paid for? I’ve sent emails to the executive contacts for United on your website, but United won’t even give me a travel credit.
Can you help me get the $660 back I spent for the extra seat? -- Leigh Roberts, Winter Garden, Fla.
A: United Airlines should have kept the middle seat you paid for empty. United offers the option of buying an extra seat for the same price as your original ticket if you need more room. That
obligates United to keep the seat empty -- it can’t resell the seat halfway through the flight.
Your case brings up a longstanding grievance among air travelers. When you have a nonrefundable ticket and can’t make your flight, your airline can resell the ticket, collecting money for the same seat twice. This strikes many air travelers as unfair. In the past, lawmakers have suggested legislating this unfairness and mandating that an airline refund a nonrefundable ticket if it can resell the seat, but so far, nothing has passed.
You were smart to escalate this to the executives at United. But I would have kept going. I list multiple executives on the site, and you could have been more persistent. Also, you might have considered a credit card dispute. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act, you can file a chargeback for items you paid
for but didn’t receive, such as an airline seat.
So what went wrong with your ticket? I checked with United and it said for some reason, the boarding pass for your extra seat wasn’t scanned when you boarded your first flight. You told me that you reached out to United the day before your flight when you had a problem checking in. The agent instructed you to deselect the extra seat when you checked in.
“The reservation was marked as a no-show by our team in Orlando, which ended up canceling the advance seating assignments,” the representative said. “That made the extra seat available for reassignment.”
United should have seen the problem when you reached out to the airline and then to its executives. Instead, it kept turning you down. But after the airline
reviewed your case, it decided to change its answer.
“We’ve processed a refund for the extra ticket that was purchased,” the representative told me.
Lesson learned: If you buy an extra seat, always scan the boarding pass for the extra seat. All airlines -- not just United -- will cancel the rest of your reservation if you miss one leg of your flight. In fact, this could have turned out much worse. United could have canceled all of the tickets on your reservation, which might have stranded you in Frankfurt or Rome, your stopovers.
Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers solve their problems. Email him at chris@elliott.org or get help by contacting him on his site.
© 2024 Christopher Elliott.
Travel Troubleshooter
by Christopher Elliott
“Mr. Television” Milton Berle The popular weekly “Life Magazine”
Radio’s “Sergeant Preston of the Yukon”
summer’s over. What are your top vacation regrets?
Flying a budget airline. Staying at a bad hotel. Traveling with the wrong people.
Vacation regrets, you may have a few for the summer of 2024. More than a few, actually.
I do. I didn’t plan in advance and I way overpaid for my airfare. ($630 for a one-way ticket from Berlin to Stockholm? Come on, SAS!) I should have spent more time in Europe, even though it was overcrowded. I should have complained less and eaten more German bread.
“Americans get so little vacation time,” says Kimberly Davis, a travel advisor. “But this summer, they have so many regrets.”
The most common one is the result of reflexively running through a “must do’’ list during the summer because you’re afraid of missing out on something. And in the process, you miss out on everything, “because you’re just running through a list,” says Davis.
Now, with summer ending, it’s a good time to take inventory of all our vacation regrets. Because there are future trips to plan -- the
upcoming holiday travel season, spring break and the summer of 2025. You don’t want to repeat any of these errors, right?
But what are these regrets? They
fit neatly into three categories.
Travelers are sorry they choose the wrong airline, cruise line or hotel
Sometimes, you can’t know what
will happen. For example, who could have known about the Delta Air Lines meltdown after the massive CrowdStrike software glitch? But some disasters are predictable. All those people trying to save a little money by choosing the cheapest flights or hotels -- yeah, those were probably preventable.
Alex Wong, a consultant and writer, booked a ticket on a budget carrier that had zero customer service. His flight from Shanghai to Seoul was canceled because of bad weather, and the airline simply went silent.
“It was just endless torture waiting around,” he recalls. At one point, passengers started crowding around the gate, and they began screaming at the hapless agent. Wong says he learned an important lesson -- don’t cut corners when you’re flying.
He’s hardly alone. This summer, I’ve heard from countless travelers who reserved a room at a hotel with horrible customer service or
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a vacation rental with none at all. People! You get what you pay for.
another Vacation regret Poor Planning
Because time is at such a premium, many people tried to plan ambitious itineraries that left little room for error.
“Absolutely the number one regret my clients are having this summer is not allowing extra time with connections on international flights,” says Heather Herbert, a travel advisor with Heather Concierge Travel.
She says in two of the cases, her client had a close connection from a domestic airport for an international flight, and weather delays resulted in massive delays.
“In one case, a mad sprint to the international terminal resulted in finding the cabin door closed. The captain, ultimately, did reopen the door in an act of great mercy,” she recalls.
Here’s a related regret: Stuffing your itinerary with so many activities that you can’t enjoy any of them. I got so tired of running from one appointment to another
that I’ve started limiting my activities to just one per day. That’s right, one activity -- preferably in the morning -- and then the rest of the day to explore the destination on my own.
The biggest Vacation regret of Them all
But there’s one vacation regret that towers over all of the others, and it’s the missed opportunity.
Andrew Harper was working on a story about the best wine bars in Venice when he stumbled upon the legendary Cantina do Mori.
“Torn between stopping for a glass of wine and continuing on with my plan of gallery-hopping, I decided to return later -- only to find that it was closed and wouldn’t reopen until after I flew home,” says Harper, who edits the Hideaway Report. “It was a good reminder to leave room in an itinerary for serendipitous discoveries.”
How many more summers do you have?
When I started my career as a consumer advocate, I met many readers who had spent their entire lives working and saving up to travel after they retired. Then they booked a dream cruise or a safari, only to suffer a debilitating illness just before leaving (that’s why there’s
travel insurance). And then they realized they would never travel.
“The biggest regret is not taking a vacation while you have the opportunity, health, mobility and time,” says Mitch Krayton, a professional travel advisor in Aurora, Colo.
It doesn’t take long for the barriers to pile up -- a bad back, an unfavorable exchange rate, trouble getting around. I know what that feels like. I broke my pelvis in two places a few years ago in Switzerland, and a part of me just wanted to be at home sipping hot chocolate. Instead, I rested for a few weeks in Barcelona and then flew to the Antarctic.
Krayton is right; you only live once.
I guarantee you’ll regret the trip not taken. And the older you get, the more those regrets pile up until you are at the end of your life and you have a long list of trips not taken. Don’t let that be your regret.
Elliott’s Tips On How To avoid Vacation regrets
You don’t have to break any bones or get a serious healthcare diagnosis to avoid a bad vacation decision. Here are some strategies for avoiding a regret-free getaway:
Get professional help. Problems
like overplanning, booking the wrong airline, or missing an important attraction, are avoidable with the guidance of a pro. Consult a travel advisor, travel coach, or a well-traveled friend before you start planning your next vacation.
Travel with the ones you love. But make sure the ones you love want to travel. There’s absolutely no point in dragging your grandkids on a museum tour of Milan if they’d rather go to the Magic Kingdom in Orlando. (Believe me, I’ve done this. It’s a recipe for disaster.)
Don’t wait. Stop putting off your vacation and go. I can’t remember the last time I met someone who regretted traveling. But I’ve met plenty of people who were sorry they didn’t travel.
The best way to handle vacation regret is a do-over. In just a few months, planning season starts for next summer’s vacations, so why not get started now?
Christopher Elliott is an author, consumer advocate, and journalist. He founded Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that helps solve consumer problems. He publishes Elliott Confidential, a travel newsletter, and the Elliott Report, a news site about customer service. If you need help with a consumer problem, you can email him at chris@elliott.org.
The Pastor says . . . Listening
One day, while walking down the street in New York, a man dropped a quarter on the sidewalk. The clang of the money on the sidewalk made everyone stop to find the money, even though it was a small amount. At the same time, some birds were in a tree next to the sidewalk. They were chirping and singing. But no one seemed to stop and listen. The people were so used to the sound and the need for money that they couldn’t hear the birds. Of course, people need money, and that is what they hear. Yet, what is more important, the sound of cash or the song of a bird? Both take hearing. It may be what we are used to that becomes what we hear.
I am at the stage of life when my friends tell me I need hearing aids. It is true because I can’t hear all they say. I have tried hearing aids, though I am not really deaf. I just need a little tune-up. Therefore, the hearing aid craftsman has attempted to find the proper adjustment for me to hear all sounds. It all helps, but I still must manage it to hear clearly. It is a discipline of listening.
Listening, however, is more than hearing sounds. Just about all of nature hears sounds. Authentic listening by a human being takes discernment. In today’s world, there are many voices. What are they all saying? Which ones have the truth? Which voice can we believe? This is especially relevant to all the political rhetoric, whether from one side or another. Often, there is no discernment but a total acceptance of what is said. I doubt there is even a slight tuning of the hearing devices nature has given us to hear a different or more precise tune. You can just listen to the sounds of what is being said.
I’d like to point out a word of caution to our listening. In the teachings of Jesus in Matt. 11:15, there is an appeal to hear with understanding. As many do, it is more than having ears and hearing sounds repetitively. Suppose we have a conditioning of ignorance, prejudice, fear, vain promises, religious and political jargon, and have a limited view of life for wealth, pleasure, and comfort. In that case, it will be difficult to hear Jesus’ words of transformation and challenge to accept His way to the Kingdom of God. We need to tune out our world’s distractions and hear His word. When He said, “Having ears, you hear not.” He was saying that people were not hearing Him.
Ultimately, the question is, what do we hear with our ears? Jesus says the call is to truly listen and test what we hear by His teaching and call in life. Do we respond to the clang of the quarter on the sidewalk or the sound of truth by Jesus?
Pastor Huls Feel free to contact me at 760-746-6611 for inspiration and counsel.
Mako is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 1-year-old, 16-pound, female, Chihuahua mix.
Mako was a stray in Riverside County. When nobody claimed her, she was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS). She’s a wiggle worm who needs space to settle into her new home.
The $145 adoption fee for Mako includes medical exam, spay, up to date vaccinations, registered microchip, and a one-year license if her new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society.
For more information visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas, call 760-753-6413, or log on to www.SDpets.org.
Open 11 to 4 Thursday through Monday and by appointment Wednesday.
San Diego Humane Society is supporting families and their pets who need a little extra help.
Through the Community Pet Pantry, anyone can visit our campuses to pick up a bag of dog or cat food, and other supplies, as available.
No appointment is needed for this service. Hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
El Cajon 373 N. Marshall Ave.
Escondido 3500 Burnet Drive
oceanside 572 Airport Road san diego 5480 Gaines Street
Pet of the Week
Meet Friday, a sweet, wiggly girl who can’t wait to wag her way right into your heart. This three-year-old darling is smart and energetic and will be happiest with humans who can help her ger the exercise and playtime she needs to thrive. She can get a little overexcited around other dogs and cats and would likely do best as the only pet in her new home. Don’t fret though — this spunky, spotted pup has more than enough love to give! If you’re ready to commit your heart to a spectacular canine companion, she’ll make each day feel like Friday! Friday (913314) is available for adoption at San Diego Humane Society’s Escondido Campus at 3500 Burnet Dr. If you have questions about the adoption process, you can visit sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012.
Online profile: https://www.sdhumane.org/adopt/available-pets/animal-single.html?petId=913314
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Supreme Court Justice Anthony Scalia died in 2016, Ruth Bader Ginsberg in 2020. During their lives they were polar opposites in political philosophy Scalia the conservative and Ginsberg the liberal were icons of opposition in Supreme Court decisions. Despite their differences, the decades long abiding love and friendship between these two Justices and their families was legendary. The simple but powerful truth exemplified by RGB and Scalia is that our differences don’t necessarily need to define our relationships. Had Scalia and RBG allowed their judicial and political differences to deny them the pleasure of enjoying the things they shared together, their lives would have been less rich.
They chose to allow their shared
“Why does my discomfort combined with your discomfort make you feel better?”
That’s not an exact quote from Commander Data on Star Trek: The Next Generation, but it’s pretty close. Misery loves company. Sometimes it feels better knowing you’re not the only one going through a difficult situation.
That’s how I felt this week when my longtime friend Rick sent a message, asking for advice about
experiences of growing up in New York City and their love of opera, food, wine and family to define their personal relationship and legacy.
Today political beliefs and party affiliations have become the focal point for the primal human need to choose up sides. We humans have always felt the need to be a part of something larger and more important than ourselves. We feel empowered when we share with others the things that we believe are right and good. This need to be part of something bigger than us can be a positive or destructive force in our lives. It is a positive force when it brings people together in acceptance and understanding. It is a destructive force when it creates the division and animosity we call bigotry (The act of having and expressing beliefs and disliking other people who have different beliefs).
In recent years, race, sex and religion have become less important targets for intolerance as political bias has risen to take their place as the focus for what today strongly divides us. While past biases were based on tangible identities like sex, race and religion, today’s division are amorphous. We really can’t determine who to hate without finding out what their belief systems are, and who has time for that? So we are forced to go back to relying on group identities for targeting our bigotry.
Conservatives, Republican and Christians can look askance at Liberals, Democrats and Educators
and vice versa. It’s not perfect but it’s what we do. Can we do better?
Mom’s brother “Uncle George” came to stay with us and work in our family business when my three brothers and I were kids. We were a rock-ribbed Republican family and George was an outspoken Socialist who had been a New York City construction industry union organizer. After a few Budweiser’s, Uncle George would darkly hint about disposing of “scabs” in the East River in the “good old days” of the Great Depression. We didn’t share his politics but he taught us some things about hunting and fishing. We loved him for what we shared. In 1970 Uncle George passed away quietly in a VA hospital holding tightly to my youngest brother’s hand.
My “Roomy” in college was Stephen Huber, an East Coast liberal. I was a Mid-Western Barry Goldwater fan. We had some riotous discussions about the merits and deficiencies of Ike, JFK, Lyndon, Nixon and other issues. After Law school Huber went into the Peace Corps and then to University of Houston Law where he retired Professor Emeritus. We correspond weekly and I plan to visit with him this fall.
The point of this column is that it is possible for each of us to firmly hold radically different perspectives on important issues and yet enjoy the rewarding fruits of a deep and abiding friendship.
Is there an old friend who would like to hear from you today?
stay Connected or drop out?
For the first time ever, the entirety of human knowledge and history is instantly available to us through our Internet connection devices. This ever evolving IW or “Intelligent Web” technology is less than twenty years old and every living human is “in on the ground floor” of the most impactful technological development in human history. To take full advantage of this ever evolving technology today, you need four things. Internet connectivity, a smart phone, a PC workstation and smart speakers. Most Americans have the first three things and many have all four, but few of us truly comprehend the massive impact the IW is having on us today and on the future of humanity. It’s a bit scary!
dog trainers.
Like Barbara and me, Rick and his wife had lost both of their senior dogs, a year apart.
Like Barbara, Rick’s wife was ready to get a new dog right away. Rick and I needed time before going out to find our next dog.
Recently, Rick and his bride found and adopted their new baby…a oneyear-old puppy. They’re very much in love with him. But when you go from geriatric dogs to a baby, you forget how much you forgot.
Their pup is a little skittish. Loud noises scare him. So do sudden movements. He’s very affectionate and playful. He has a unique personality. I particularly liked
the part of Rick’s message that said, “He has us learning all over again.”
This reminded me of a conversation I had with Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s Humane Educator, Lizzie Hart.
About six months after we adopted our dog, she would still shy away from us. We would lean over to set down her dinner bowl, and
she would run to the next room. We would reach out to pet her, and she would duck.
I told Lizzie that we had NEVER hit her, and we never would. Lizzie said, “She’s not afraid of you. She’s afraid of a memory.”
Lizzie said, “She loves you and she knows you would never hurt her. But she still reacts to a memory that makes her want to run or get out of the way. She might get over it. She might not.”
Now, when she shies away, I try not to let it hurt my feelings. My relaxing seems to be helping her relax. I don’t want my discomfort to combine with her discomfort. Believe me, it didn’t make either of us feel any better.
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Volunteers Needed
Currently seeking reception volunteers to join our team. Can you spare 3 hours a week? Since 1972, SSCE has provided various services, support groups, tech tutoring and healthcare counseling for seniors in our community.
Skills: Reception Desk customer service plus some computer experience, appointment scheduling, emails & website searches is great! Bilingual volunteers encouraged to apply. Please stop by for more info and an application.
Senior Service Council Escondido 728 N Broadway Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 480-0611 http://www.escondido-senior-services.org
grief support group
Find comfort, validation and the knowledge that you are not alone in healing from loss.
September 26th 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Senior Service Council Escondido 728 N Broadway - Oak Room Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 480-0611
mcClellan senior Center Exercise Room for Vista’s Seniors
The City of Vista is excited to announce the grand opening of a new exercise room at the McClellan Senior Center, designed exclusively for Vista residents aged 50 and older. This new facility offers a welcoming and accessible space for seniors to independently engage in physical activity, promoting health and wellness within the community.
Located within the Azalea Building, the exercise room is equipped with a variety of user-friendly machines, including treadmills, stationary bikes, and strength training equipment. Vista seniors are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to stay active and healthy, all at no cost.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, participants are required to check in at the Azalea Building Welcome Desk upon arrival. There, they will sign a waiver before entering the exercise room. Please note that the facility accommodates a maximum of 10 people at a time, so plan your visit accordingly.
The exercise room is open weekdays from 8 am to 3:30 pm, providing a convenient option for
seniors to incorporate fitness into their daily routine. For more information, call the McClellan Senior Center at 760.643.5288.
Weekday
Wellness & fun for seniors
11am - Noon
McClellan Senior Center
Calling all seniors! Looking for a way to add some excitement to your weekdays? Look no further! From 11 am until noon, join us at the McClellan Senior Center for a variety of engaging activities designed just for you!
• Unleash your creativity in our lively art class on Mondays.
• Test your luck and socialize with friends in a thrilling game of bingo on Tuesdays.
• Enjoy some friendly competition with games and cards on Wednesdays.
• Keep your mind sharp with trivia and brain games on Thursdays.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect, have fun, and make new memories with fellow seniors. Mark your calendars and join us for a fulfilling and enjoyable time at McClellan Senior Center! For more information, call 760.643.5288.
Chess at Park avenue Community Center
Home of Escondido Senior Center 210 Park Avenue, Escondido 760-839-4688
Chess players of all skill levels are welcome every Wednesday in the shuffleboard building from Noon –3 p.m. Friendly games with large boards and pieces provided. Follow the signs or ask at the front desk for directions.
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Cardiff farmers market Every Saturday • 10am - 2pm
Cardiff 101 Mainstreet Association is hosting a weekly Farmers Market every Saturday from 10am to 2pm.
Located at MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus, the new farmers market is a Certified California Farmers Market, featuring locally sourced produce sold by local farmers. The Cardiff Farmers Market will also have an array of related food products and prepared food vendors, along with a curated group of makers and craft vendors.
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on has now grown into middle age. An adult. To this day Aaron calls me “grandpa.”
Juan Manuel and his wife, Sylvia, also had several children, one of whom was Edgar.
Edgar, at age 38, suffered from asthma and with what appeared to be an asthma attack, went to the hospital.
It wasn’t asthma. It was covid19.
The next day, Edgar died.
Our youngest son, Kenny, called us and broke the news. He then went to La Mision yesterday for the services. “Dad, you and mom better not go. I’ll represent the family. You are both high risk for covid 19.”
In my case, I’m slightly over 65 [81], overweight, and am a diabetic. We heeded Kenny’s advice and stayed here.
They had the memorial service yesterday.
“The service was very emotional,” said Kenny. “Edgar’s wife was inconsolable . . his two daughters and one son were as well. It got to me, big time.”
Following the service the family and friends went to Fred Einer’s old beachfront property right on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Fred had a beautiful home on the beach that Mary and I had visited several times. Very upscale. Fred was a very wealthy Engineering Contractor, built and owned Holiday Liquors in Escondido (yet Fred did not drink). Fred has passed on and his beautiful property has been acquired by another wealthy individual.
They scattered Edgar’s ashes in the ocean and the salt in the ocean was enhanced considerably by the many tears shed at the distribution of the ashes by each member of his family as well as close friends. Kenny’s tears were blended into the ocean with those of the family.
“I left about 3am this morning; the freeways were clear. Cleared customs and the border quickly. Got home, took a nap and went to work around 8:30 this morning. Could not get Edgar out of my mind all day. 38 years old. Leaving a wife and kids. Juan Manuel held it together pretty well until it came time to spread Edgar’s ashes. Then he lost it. Sylvia was beside herself with grief. It’s just so damned hard to see people hurting like that.”
The year 2020 will be hard to forget.
RIP Edgar Ramirez.
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The “post WWII” Tucker automobile
Nowadays when the “Golden Age” of anything is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is television. While most of us older folk are associated with the fifties, it really isn’t true. Years from now people will look back at today’s present-time period as “The Golden Age of Television.” Think about it – television sets, programming, and reception have never been as good as they are now. No more “snowy” pictures … “fade-outs,” or “test patterns.” Comedian Milton Berle helped expand TV into the average family home with his weekly comedy hour, earning him the nick-name “Mr. Television.” Today television sets are bigger, better, and lower priced than ever before – and you can hang them on the wall.
Today’s television programming is far-reaching. There’s very little that you can think of that isn’t available on a wide variety of “streaming” channels. Movie theaters have all but been wiped out because of today’s modern era of television. Cable TV offers 24-hour news with talking heads spewing all sorts of opinions. The once-majestic movie palaces are gone and the multi-plex theaters are headed in the same direction.
We’d have to include a golden age of automobiles during the twenties through the sixties. Some of the most inventive vehicles were born and sold. The Stanley Steamer (yes, it was powered by steam and went very fast). And there was the luxurious hand-built Duesenberg, which was a ‘real doozie.” Those left from the “Greatest Generation” will remember the automobile names of Graham and Cord. Those of us who have been around since the thirties, forties and fifties remember the car names of Packard, DeSoto, Willys, Kaiser, Frasier, Crosley, and, for a very short time, Tucker? One of the best-built, but ugliest probably was the Ford Motor Company’s Edsel. It just didn’t attract enough drivers. The grill might have had something to do with it.
In some ways, television, computers, cell phones, and video games are almost too good – these items keep us on our butts and are dangerously inactive. You could say we’re presently living in the “Golden Age of Indulgence.
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Will Rogers from page 5
the fellow who is on the opposite side.”
The tributes to Will Rogers, even worldwide, appear to be endless.
And here on this side of the pond, you can find Will Rogers’ star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 6401 Hollywood Blvd.
Imagine that.
The length and power of his remembrance, nearly 90 years since his death, and the longevity of his mourning – to this day – is almost beyond the threshold of human reasoning. Such a deep, pervading love for a singular man whom most have never met in the flesh – is nothing short of staggering. Highways, turnpikes, as well as roadways and airports, and even hospitals, continue to honour his namesake, abundantly, without shame.
Perhaps most touching is that every year since his death in 1935, more than 100 planes take to the skies and then slowly fly lower, and lower, until finally all 100 aircraft, with perfect synchronisation, gently land one-by-one, onto the grassy runway near his childhood home.
This aviation remembrance continued this year, in 2024, marking its 89 th uninterrupted aerial tribute to America’s Favourite Son.
Will Rogers, who was a Freemason, joked about his own demise and his ensuing epitaph back in 1930, five years prior to his death, at Boston’s Tremont Temple. Rogers said at the time: “When I die, my epitaph or whatever you call those signs on gravestones is going to read: ‘I JOKED ABOUT EVERY PROMINENT MAN OF MY TIME, BUT I NEVER MET A MAN I DIDN’T LIKE.’ I am so proud of that I can hardly wait to die so it can be carved. And when you come to my grave you will find me sitting there, proudly reading it.”
(Note: Will Rogers repeated this quote numerous times with some variations.)
Will Rogers joked about everything in life. Even himself. Many of his quotes continue to be heard today as genuine classics, such as: “I am not a member of any organized party. I am a Democrat.” And this humourous observation which has a great quota of truth: “I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.”
All in life seemed fair game for William Penn Adair “Will” Rogers. He earned his stripes as the Cowboy Philosopher with such gems as, “Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.”
Even his warnings are clothed in irony and, like the ancient bards, he brings tragedy-and-comedy closer in kinship: “Even if you’re
on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.”
Yet he never strayed far from his rural roots, which like his lariat, encircled him and kept him hometied to his bare-knuckle vernacular: “There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.”
Despite his fame and world-travel, Will Rogers somehow was bypassed by time. His homespun way in life remained uncorrupted by the accumulated wealth and fame that came his way. As one comedian stated: “Will Rogers was America’s favorite, like no other American. But, he was completely free of any scandal during his lifetime – how can you trust such a man?”
An unusual specimen by any measure, Will Rogers, somehow, kept his honest ways and Oklahoma upbringing pristine, and simple. He retained a certain childlike innocence, pure and beautiful as the orange sunset skies over pastoral surroundings – the actual surroundings which nurtured his upbringing in Oklahoma.
Perhaps the quote most telling of the man, himself, is the one that is most down-to-earth and childlike: “If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”
And he meant every word of it.
Will Rogers. There is no longer any secret as to why a nation of people held him to their heart, clasp, tightly to its bosom, like a precious brooch. For in the final analysis, he was genuinely one of them – a part of the masses. Truly, and singularly, he was a timeless traveller who, during his journey through life, somehow managed, with no effort, to leave his footprint upon the soul of Americans who refuse to relinquish their love for him. Only to a very few, has America given herself wholeheartedly – across every demographic – to any mortal as this one. To borrow simple eloquence from the Will Rogers State Historic Park, nestled up in the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains in California: “Will Rogers Was America’s Most Beloved Son.”
Somehow, that one sentence pretty much says it all.
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As part of the City’s effort to maintain safe and reliable streets, the Twin Oaks Valley roadway repairs will provide several key improvements that include maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of existing pavement surfaces, including:
• Installing pedestrian ramps
• Restoring asphalt concrete pavement
• Restoring slurry seal
• Improving traffic signal loops
• Striping of roadway
“We understand that delays during roadway repairs can be frustrating; however, it is crucial for the City to keep our roadways safe and secure for motorists,” said Mayor Rebecca Jones. “We are grateful to Caltrans for the funding support to continue improving the longevity of our roads for years to come.”
The anticipated schedule of roadway construction activities is as follows, pending weather conditions:
• Roadway paving and slurry seal from mid to late September
• Roadway striping from late September to mid-October
• Adjusting traffic signal loops during mid-October
• Roadway touch ups from late October to mid-November
During the duration of construction, the San Marcos community can expect the following as they travel through the working area:
• Northbound and southbound single lane closures to maintain traffic flow
• Detours on side streets
• Lane closures on two-way traffic single lanes
• Signals operating on flashing red
• Weekend work during slurry seal activities to accommodate commuters and nearby schools
• Large construction equipment and noise
Flaggers and detours will be in place to ensure drivers travel cautiously and safely through the area. We encourage travelers to take alternate routes, if possible.
For construction related inquiries, please contact the City’s Construction Manager Jason Linsdau by phone at 760-802-4718 or email at jlinsdau@dudek.com.
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9015398
The name of the business: Marvelous Moments, located 628 Michael St., Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant, Marilyn Morgan, 628 Michael St., Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A
/s/ Marilyn Morgan with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/26/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016945
The name of the business: CR Insulation Inc., located at 7081 Consolidated Way, San Diego, CA 92121. Registrant, CR Insulation Inc., 7081 Consolidated Way, San Diego, CA 92121. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 3/2/2019
/s/ Jesus Rodrigo Corona, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/19/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016997
The name of the business: Pho Ocean Garden, located at 4111 Oceanside Blvd., Suite 102, Oceanside, CA 92056. Registrant, Pho Ocean Garden LLC, 26160 Cortrite Ave., Hemet, CA 92545. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A
/s/ Thanh Trinh, Secretary with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/20/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016912
The name of the business: Purely Sauce, located at 3542 Sitio Baya, Carlsbad, CA 92009. Registrant, Alessandra Rocha Patterson, 3542 Sitio Baya, Carlsbad, CA 92009. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 8/19/2024
/s/ Alessandra Patterson with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/19/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9017078
The name of the business: Thrifty Supply Company, located at 929 Poinsettia Ave., Suite 101, Vista, CA 92081. Registrant, American General Tool Group, 929 Poinsettia Ave., Suite 101, Vista, CA 92081. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 6/25/2019
/s/ Altaf Godil, Secretary with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/21/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016931
The name of the business: Small Kine Kreations, located at 3635 Contour Place, Carlsbad, CA 92010. Registrant, Kamali’i Pikake Hoahu Ona Pua Peneku, 3635 Contour Pl., Carlsbad, CA 92010. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A
/s/ Kamali’i Pikake Hoahu Ona Pua Peneku with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/19/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016951
The name of the business: Specialty Automotive Services, located at 1620 Grand Avenue, Suite 4, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Jay Michael Williams, 1620 Grand Avenue, Suite 4, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 6/1/2016 /s/ Jay Michael Williams with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/20/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016366
The name of the business: Green Power Forklift Batteries, located at 28205 Mountain Meadow, Escondido, CA 92026. Registrant, Eco-Power Batteries LLC, 28205 Mountain Meadow Rd., Escondido, CA 92026. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A /s/ Thomas Gustavsson, Managing
Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/12/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016419
The name of the business: Mortgage Funding, Cal Mission Realty, located at 122 Civic Center Dr., #204, Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Charles Quinones, 122 Civic Center Dr., #204, Vista, CA 92084, Steven C. Quinones, 122 Civic Center Dr., #204, Vista, CA 92084. This business is operated by a General Partnership. First day of business: 4/8/1985
/s/ Charles Quinones with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/13/2024 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016477
The name of the business: Thinking Music Studios, located at 2108 Curtis Dr., Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Ruben De Anda Jr., 2108 Curtis Dr., Vista, CA 92084. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Ruben De Anda Jr. with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/13/2024 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016852
The name of the business: C&T Housekeeping Services, located at 404 1/2 Holly St., Oceanside, CA 92058. Registrant, Carlos Natividad Carrillo, 404 1/2 Holly St., Oceanside, CA 92058. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 8/1/2024 /s/ Carlos Carrillo with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/16/2024 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9017019
The name of the business: Martin 29 Coaching Hub, located at 2600 Gage Dr., #335, Carlsbad, CA 92010. Registrant, Saladin Martin, 2600 Gagge Dr., #335, Carlsbad, CA 92010. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 8/20/2024 /s/ Saladin Martin with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/20/2024 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016967
The name of the business: angie Massage, located at 1248 E. Mission Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Yan Sun, 15961 Pilot Ave., Chino, CA 91708. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 8/1/2024
/s/ Yan Sun with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/20/2024 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016744
The name of the business: Offroad VW Design & Fabrication, located at 724 Rincon Street, Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, Susan Kay McNulty, 724 Rincon Street, Vista, CA 92083. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 9/12/2012 /s/ Susan Kay McNulty with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/15/2024 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016786
The name of the business: No Corners Cut Quality Assurance Consulting Services, located at 777 Lupine Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Lyndle-Dan Ray Clemont, 777 Lupine Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A
/s/ Lyndle-Dan Ray Clement with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 8/16/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016280
The name of the business: Precision Flow, located at 1363 Avenida Arana, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Kristofer Esteban Kuenzi, 1363 Avenida Arana, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business:
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N/A /s/ Kristofer Esteban Kuenzi with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 8/9/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9017385
The name of the business: Macdat, located at 5453 Reef Circle, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Registrant, Andrew Victor Mackey, 5453 Reef Circle, Carlsbad, CA 92008. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A
/s/ andrew Victor Mackey with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/26/2024
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9017490
The name of the business: Advantage Remodeling, located at 1500 Shadowridge Dr., Vista, CA 92081. Registrant, Mahssa Sabouhi, P.O. Box 501166, San Diego, CA 92150. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 7/1/2024
/s/ Mahssa Sabouhi with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/27/2024
9/5, 9/12, 9/19 9/26/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9016792
The name of the business: Origin Golf, Peterson Fine Mill, located at 925 Poinsettia Ave., Suite 2, Vista, CA 92081. Registrant, Kevin Mark Peterson, 925 Poinsettia Ave., Suite 2, Vista, CA 92081. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 12/28/2005 /s/ Kevin Mark Peterson with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/16/2024 9/5, 9/12, 9/19 9/26/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9017496
The name of the business: Martinenzi Cuisine Collection, located at 1487 Goldrush Way, Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant, Maia Martinelli, 1487 Goldrush Way, Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 8/27/2024
/s/ Maia Martinelli with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/27/2024 9/5, 9/12, 9/19 9/26/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9017236
The name of the business: TRD Financial, located at 987 4th Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911. Registrant, Casandra Mercedes Alvarez, 987 4th Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 8/3/2024
/s/ Casandra Mercedes Alvarez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 8/23/2024
9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9017449
The name of the business: Mamma Pinsa, located at 1281-A N. Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, CA 92026. Registrant, GSB Foods Inc., 2051 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 175, Carlsbad, CA 92011. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: N/A /s/ Giacomo Giovanetti, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/27/2024 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9017238
The name of the business: Hollywood Film Supplies, located at 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., Ste 216, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Registrant, Arthur Leo Lansdale IV, 1711 Creekside Ln., Vista, CA 92081. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 1/11/2018
/s/ Arthur Leo Lansdale IV with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/23/2024 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9017965
The name of the business: Blue Water Hybrid Operating System (BWHOS), located at 28805 Mountain Meadow Rd., Escondido, CA 92026. Registrant, Hamed Fathi, 28805 Mountain Meadow Road, Escondido, CA 92026. This business is
operated by an Individual. First day of business: 9/4/2024
/s/ Hamed Fathi with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/4/2024
9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9018028
The name of the business: Hernandez Family Produce, located at 14191 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido, CA 92027. Registrant, Xochitl Hernandez Duran, 14305 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido, CA 92027. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 9/4/2024
/s/ Xochitl Hernandez Duran with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 9/5/2024
9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9017280
The name of the business: Ag Home Remodeling, located at 300 Similax Rd., Apt #2, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Antonio Gonzales Alva, 300 Similax Rd., Apt #2, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 8/23/2024
/s/ Antonio Gonzales Alva with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/23/2024
9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9018140
The name of the business: Excellent Nails, located at 1817 W. Vista Way, #C, Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, Thien Nguyen, 1817 W. Vista Way, #C, Vista, CA 92083. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 9/5/2024
/s/ Thien Nguyen with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/5/2024
9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/6/2024
ordEr To sHoW CausE for CHaNgE of NamE 24Cu005237N
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner Luke Somino filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Luke Somino to Proposed name Sommano Sivongsay. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objections that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING:
Date: October 4, 2024, 8:30 am, in Dept. N-25
No hearing will occur on above date. Please see attachment
The address of the court is: 325 S. Melrose, Vista, CA. 92081. A copy of the Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Marcos News Reporter, dba, The Paper, 845 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, Ca. 92078. Dated August 12, 2024 /s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9017226
The name of the business: AM Auto Smog LLC, located at 1944 C S. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, Moises Salgado, 1944 C S. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA 92083. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 8/13/2024 /s/ Moises Salgado, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 8/22/2024 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9018459
The name of the business: Biofield Harmonics, located at 1306 Pine Ave., #200, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Registrant, Julie Ann Smith, 1306 Pine Ave., #200, Carlsbad, CA 92008. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 10/24/2014
/s/ Julie Ann Smith with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/11/2024
9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9018231
The name of the business: Coastalhippie Jewelry, located at 917 Concord Ct., Vista, CA 92081. Registrant, Lilieanna Flaherty, 917 Concord Ct., Vista, CA 92081. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 9/1/2024
/s/ Lilieanna Marie Flaherty with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 9/9/2024
9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9017878
The name of the business: Castaway Fishing Adventure, Castaway Fishing Adventures, located at 408 S. Freeman Street, Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, Nicoletta Grippo, 408 S. Freeman Street, Oceanside, CA 92054. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Nicoletta Grippo with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/3/2024
9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/2024
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sTaTEmENT 2024-9018501
The name of the business: The Auto Injury Network, located at 330 N. Brand Blvd., Ste 100, Glendale, CA 91203. Registrant, Pacific Coast Stem Cells LLC, 612 Via Del Caballo, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A /s/ Jose Hernandez, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/11/2024 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/2024
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The name of the business: Zephyr & Company, located at 1769 Callisia Ct., Carlsbad, CA 92011. Registrant, Christian Andre Dahmann, 1769 Callisia Ct., Carlsbad, CA 92011. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Christian A. Dahmann with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/21/2024 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/2024
ordEr To sHoW CausE for CHaNgE of NamE 24Cu010175N
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Harmony Xena Hughes filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Celaxy Mariscal, Alex Xenia Mariscal to Proposed name Celaxy Xena Hughes, Alianna Xenia Hughes. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objections that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING:
Date: October 25, 2024, 8:30 am, in Dept. N-25
No hearing will occur on above date.
Please see attachment
The address of the court is: 325 S. Melrose, Vista, CA. 92081. A copy of the Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Marcos News Reporter, dba, The Paper, 845 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, Ca. 92078. Dated September 10, 2024 /s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/6/2024
NoTiCE of PETiTioN To admiNisTEr EsTaTE of mary a rohling Case No. 24PE002155C SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA. 92101
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of James Edward Winston deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jeffrey Johnson in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA. 92101 Central Courthouse. The Petition for probate requests that Jeffrey Johnson be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:
Date: 10/10, 2024
Time: 1:30 pm
Dept: 503
Address of court: Same as noted above.
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Petitioner: Jeffrey Johnson 5612 Cometa Court NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 505-269-8626
DOP: 919, 9/26, 10/23, 10/10/2024
introduced ordinance No. 2024-1551
Ordinance No. 2024-1551- an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, repealing and replacing Chapter 20.410 of the San Marcos Municipal Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Accessory Structures and finding that said repeal and replacement is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Ordinance No. 2024-1551 was introduced on September 10, 2024, and will be presented to the City Council for adoption on September 24, 2024. A certified copy is posted in the office of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos. DOP 9/19/2024
